There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Katowice by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Katowicetrain Ec
4h 49mzł 55–100Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N918 / ...
5h 10mzł 100–280Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Katowice346.1 km
4h 59mzł 65–75Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, bus
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane VIE - KRK
- Take the bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus
4h 47mzł 256–1,115Bus via Ostrava
- Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Ostrava Svinov Train Stationbus RegioJet 209
- Take the bus from Ostrava Svinov Peterkova to Katowicebus
6h 20mzł 154–228Drive 356.8 km
- Drive from Vienna to Katowicecar 356.8 km
4h 2mzł 243–351Fly to Katowice International Airport
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane VIE - KTW
6h 15mzł 301–912
Vienna to Katowice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Katowice is to rideshare which costs 65 zł - 75 zł and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Katowice is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs 240 zł - 360 zł.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Katowice. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Vienna and Katowice is 358 km. The road distance is 356.8 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Katowice without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs 55 zł - 100 zł.
The train from Wien Hbf to Katowice takes 4h 49m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Vienna to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Vienna to Katowice train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Katowice is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs 55 zł - 100 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 100 zł - 280 zł and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs 300 zł - 950 zł and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Katowice, Poland?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Katowice 3 times a day. Tickets cost zł 270–360 and the journey takes 4h 49m. PKP Intercity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa every 4 hours. Tickets cost zł 100–280 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 290–750
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Katowice International Airport via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 280–1,200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 190–750
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 290–750
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 270–360
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- infokraj@intercity.pl
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Wien Hbf to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 55–100
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- zł 55–85
- 1st Class
- zł 80–100
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 100–280
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- support@ewe.ua
- Website
- ewe.ua
Bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 230–260
- Website
- https://ewe.ua/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Ostrava Svinov Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 55–120
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +38 (067) 467-44-00
- transtempo@ukr.net
- Website
- transtempo.ua
Bus from Ostrava Svinov Peterkova to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 95–110
- Schedules at
- transtempo.cz
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 65–75
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vienna to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa.
Vienna to Katowice train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Katowice station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Katowice is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Vienna to Katowice.
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Book your Vienna to Katowice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1444+ hotels available in Katowice.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vienna and Katowice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.